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Cognac Leather Love

Forever21 Top, Shorts, Belt and Necklace | ShoeDazzle Mulberry Patent Nude Wedges | JC Penney Ring | Jeffrey Lazaro Bag | Fendi Sunglasses

We were heading to The Getty and as with any museum, lots of walking was anticipated, so I knew comfortable shoes would be a must. It’s very rare that you’ll spot me in flats unless I’m at the gym or throwing on sandals to run to the store (and even then, I prefer heels) so these ShoeDazzle Mulberry wedges were perfect to pair with these flowy skirt like shorts for the occasion. My husband’s friend once made a joke about how I’m known to be fashion before function. Although that can be true most days for me 😉 this look turned out cute and comfy 🙂 Score.

This bag by my good friend, Jeffrey Lazaro, is another perfect example of function. Its straps can be changed around to be worn as a clutch, shoulder bag or cross-body. It also reminds me that I need to find some cute cognac boots for fall. I absolutely love how cognac leather can bring life to any outfit. The color is so beautifully warm and rich.

The Getty

The Griffith Observatory

Xox,
An

Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Taupe Suede

An Dyer in Forever21 Boutique Romper & Belt, Skagen White Ceramic Watch, Victoria Secret Chocolate Faux Fur Clutch, Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Taupe Suede

Forever21 Boutique Romper, Ring & Belt | Skagen White Ceramic Watch | Victoria Secret Chocolate Faux Fur Clutch | Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Taupe Suede

What is it about Lita that makes us so happy? I put them on and immediately start prancing around our apartment – I love them. I can wear them with anything, even if it doesn’t “go” because that’s what’s so magical about them… They go with everything! I was visiting my parents the other weekend and decided to wear my Lita’s with this adorable Forever21 Boutique romper. My usual routine is going straight for my Mom’s closet when getting ready and it never fails me. I found this sweet faux fur clutch to pair with my look and borrowed her new Skagen watch. I’ve had a white watch on my list of wants for years now but haven’t found one I love enough to fork over the funds for. Her is perfect – beautiful white ceramic, light but still boyfriend watch’ish. Luckily for me, my Mom and I share accessories all the time so now I don’t have to go get one 😉 lol

She's the love of my life... pssst see my Mom's shoe collection in the background? That's not even half of it lol! Like mother, like daughter!

On a hunt for a our favorite little macarons, we had brunch as this sweet little bakery cafe. The food and desserts were delicious but unfortunately, they don’t make macarons anymore. Bummer!!

Xox,
An

PS My apologies for the last 5 photos being grainy! My camera battery ran out and I had to use my droid :p

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Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Taupe Suede
Forever 21 Boutique Romper (similar)
Skagen White Ceramic Watch

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Jeffrey Campbell Alexa + popKiller = I heart LA

An Dyer at MOCA Little Tokyo in popKiller Racerback Tank, Foreign Exchange Bandeau Top, Charlotte Russe Jeggings, Jeffrey Campbell Alexa Boot in White, Banana An Bangles, Forever 21 Clear Ring, Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Saleya, Fendi Sunglasses

When I first saw these Jeffrey Campbell Alexa’s, I didn’t really look twice… but for some reason, they stayed on my mind. They remind me of the shoes I wore in elementary school but with a Spice Girl twist. When I went back online te to buy them, they were nearly sold out. The only size left was mine 🙂 meant to be? I think so. Even more exciting was when I went back to the link after check-out to see that they were completely sold out. I got the very. last. pair. YAY!!

Since moving to LA, my husband and I have made it an effort to be the ultimate tourists. We purchased tons of LA travel books and have been making our way through various locales every weekend. Since we were visiting 2 of the MOCAs in LA, one of which was in Little Tokyo, it was only fitting that I wore my favorite popKiller find. This I heart LA tank that I found in the Japanese boutique a few weeks prior.

We visited the MOCA near the Walt Disney Music Hall downtown and got to see some “classic” modern art by Jackson Pollock (photo below) and Andy Warhol (which wasn’t allowed to be photographed) but my favorite part? Lemonade at MOCA. This adorable little cafe that happened to have my beloved macarons but on steroids. So yummy. Afterwards, we took the free shuttle over to MOCA in Little Tokyo where they were featuring Art In The Streets at the time – definitely bringing back fond highschool hip-hop memories for both of us. Plus, a Louis bag was even featured there 🙂 that made my designer obsessed heart smile.

Xox,
An

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ShoeDazzle Nattie Sandals

An Dyer in Forever 21 Hot Pink Romper, Gold Woven Belt, Gold Bird Necklace, Rose Ring, Jeffrey Lazaro Handmade Chocolate Leather Bag, ShoeDazzle Nattie Platform Sandals

ShoeDazzle Nattie Platform Sandals | Forever 21 Hot Pink Romper, Gold Woven Belt, Gold Bird Necklace and Rose Ring | Jeffrey Lazaro Handmade Chocolate Leather Bag

Please excuse my hair – this was a failed attempt at “scrunching” it. I think I need to accept the fact that my bone straight Asian hair refuses to be scrunched. I can definitely curl it (using a ceramic flat iron or steam rollers) but cute beachy scrunched hair? Nope. Not gonna happen despite the countless youtube tutorials I tried mimicking lol…

ShoeDazzle amazes me yet again. These Nattie’s are insanely comfortable – I wish I’d gotten them in both colors.

BTW this is another amazing Jeffrey Lazaro handmade leather creation 🙂 I absolutely adore how worn and distressed this bag is. Plus, you’ll see a shot below that was just the icing on the cake. A clutch you can hang on a bathroom stall!!! Woohoo for its unintentional convenience ;p

Jeffrey Lazaro Handmade Chocolate Leather Bag

See? Cool, huh?!

Xox,
An

What To Wear

Beautiful Leather by Jeffrey Lazaro

An Dyer wearing Jeffrey Lazaro White Leather Handmade Bag, Forever 21 Lightweight Dolman Sweater Top, Ring and Black Shorts, Banana An Necklace and H&M Black Bow Bracelet

Jeffrey Lazaro Pebbled White Leather Hand-Made Clutch | Forever 21 Blush Batwing Sweater Top, Ring and Black Shorts | Banana An Necklace | H&M Black Bow Bracelet | Jessica Simpson Kooza Sandals

A good friend of mine, Jeffrey Lazaro, recently moved to the Big Apple and took his incredible fashion designing talent along with him. But rest assured, before he left I snatched up 4 of his beautiful hand-made leather creations 😉 that I’ll be featuring on my blog in the next few posts.

Xox,
An

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Cognac Leather Love

Jeffrey Campbell Lita in Taupe Suede

Jeffrey Campbell Alexa + popKiller = I heart LA

ShoeDazzle Nattie Sandals

Beautiful Leather by Jeffrey Lazaro